I am often asked about the products I use in my daily life. . .

CBD.

Oils.

Allergy relief.

Healthy Snacking.

Young Living EO.

Tools.

Cooking.

For fun.

Health & beauty.

Books.

Norwex.

What I think is migraine freedom friendly and safe to use.

Let’s face it - shopping used to be so much easier pre migraines. I would go to the store and buy what looked good or what was on sale. Words like natural, fresh, healthy, and whole grains would lure me in.

Fast forward many years and a lot of experience later, I learned how important it is to read labels thoroughly and not be drawn in by flashy advertising and buzz words.

Packaging can be deceiving and doesn't give the whole picture about a product.  Reading the nutritional label and/or researching a product is the only way to determine its quality.

It took me a lot of trial and error to find products I like, that work well, and are safe for myself and my family.

I'm sharing my experience and research here with you in hopes you will find products that work for you as well.

Below is a list I have compiled of some of my go to products.  I will continue to add items as I find new favorites...as well as delete items that no longer meet my expectations.

 

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This resource list is composed of products I use, trust, and recommend.  Some of these products and services may be affiliate links.  In the Balance Health Coaching, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Associates program which is an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to products they use and recommend.  Some links below may be affiliate links.  In The Balance Health Coaching LLC may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.  When purchasing a product or service through my affiliate links, your cost will be the same, but In the Balance Health Coaching LLC will automatically receive a small commission. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!  If purchased, use these products at your discretion and your own risk.

sow eden organics CBD migraine freedom

Sow Eden makes everything in-house, using proprietary formulation techniques and 100% original recipes.
This company is 100% family owned and operated, and has been deeply involved with the cannabis plant for over 15 years

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Sleep

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy sleep and that's kind of the same thing.

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Boost

Whole plant CBD true cinnamon bark and turmeric (full of antioxidants and healing power) BOOST helps to fight stubborn inflammation & pain, and gives your immune system a little extra!

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Balance

Balance can restore equilibrium in the body by targeting the Endo-Cannabinoid System

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Immunity

If you dislike spicy or ginger, this one is not for you.  From the manufacturer: "This blend stars CBD and CBG in their raw and highly bioavailable forms, CBDA  and CBGA...combined in a 1:1 ratio with an entourage of nature’s most powerful, immune boosting botanicals, Ginger Root and Lemon Peel."

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Comfort

Formulated specifically for women, with Evening Primrose as its main ingredient.  From the manufacturer: "highly recommended for women suffering from whacky hormones, painful PMS, insomnia, and anxiety!"

Oil

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Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are recognized for their ability to help your body create ketones, making them an essential companion to ketogenic diet. While nutritional ketosis provides tremendous benefits for your body and brain, the MCTs in MCT oil can not only augment your ketone level but offer many other benefits

Starting with one teaspoon of Organic MCT Oil and gradually work up to one or more tablespoons a day.

Allergy Relief

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Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are recognized for their ability to help your body create ketones, making them an essential companion to ketogenic diet. While nutritional ketosis provides tremendous benefits for your body and brain, the MCTs in MCT oil can not only augment your ketone level but offer many other benefits

Starting with one teaspoon of Organic MCT Oil and gradually work up to one or more tablespoons a day.

Healthy Snacks

few ingredients.  no added unnatural sugar.  check out these migraine friendly snack alternatives!

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Young Living Essential Oils

I have been using Young Living essential oils for several years.  While my focus is not on selling oils as a business (that’s not my thing), I have been asked about oils for migraine, about Young Living, and about buying & even selling their products. If you are interested in oils, I hope that this information helps with the “which option” sign up portion of joining Young Living.

The first thing you will likely ask yourself about signing up with Young Living is “How much will it cost me?” The answer is that it depends on what you want from your membership, but please remember that you are never under obligation to buy. However, there are perks when you do and if you want the benefits, you must meet purchase requirements (again, these are not membership fees). Regardless of the method you use, the best way to purchase your oils is to sign up. You can’t get member-only discounts and freebies any other way!

There are two membership types:

Customers & Brand Partners

Both receive some rather great perks!

Loyalty Rewards:  The new name of Young Living's Loyalty Rewards program that rewards you with every subscription order! If you're already ordering Young Living products, take advantage of our Loyalty Rewards program to score big on reward points and benefits!

Every month you spend at least 50 PV (point value) on subscription, you earn reward points that can be redeemed for product purchases! Plus, as your number of consecutive months with 50+ PV subscription orders increases, so does the amount of reward points you earn!

Set up a monthly Subscribe to Save order of 50 PV or more.

Earn reward points with each subscription order.

Redeem reward points on future product purchases

1-3 Consecutive Months

with a 50+ PV subscription order.  10% off your PV order back in reward points

4 - 24 Consecutive Months

with a 50+ PV subscription order.  20% off your PV order back in reward points

25+ Consecutive Months

with a 50+ PV subscription order.  25% off your PV order back in reward points

Special Discount: Save 24% off retail pricing on all Young Living products, and save even more money with exclusive specials and promotions every month!

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Starter Bundle Options

If you don’t have a Young Living account yet, here are a few cost options for getting started as either a customer OR as a brand partner.

Get started YOUR way, order according to YOUR needs!

  • No annual fees
  • No requirement to order monthly
  • You never have to sell
  • Free products with orders
  • 24% discount for life
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Basic Starter Bundle, $25

lowest cost - quick start

The Basic Starter Bundle offers you one premium essential oil blend, Stress Away™, and includes a sampling of our most-used products. Sampling may be your preferred way to experience the Young Living difference. Contents: Stress Away essential oil blend, 5 ml AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment 10 Thieves® Waterless Hand Sanitizer Sachets, 0.1 oz. each* Thieves Mints 2 NingXia Red® Singles Essential Oils at a Glance brochure Discover Your Young Living Lifestyle booklet

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Haven Starter Bundle, $135

migraine essentials

The Haven™ Starter Bundle elevates any space, big or small, and is a simple way to start your clean-living journey at the best value. Contents: Haven Ceramic Diffuser Lemon essential oil, 15 ml Lavender essential oil, 15 ml Peppermint essential oil, 15 ml Peace & Calming® essential oil blend, 5 ml 2 glass dropper bottles, 15 ml

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Thieves Bundle, $125

cut the chemicals

The Premium Starter Bundle with Thieves® includes everything you need to start cultivating a happy, healthy home free of harsh chemicals at a savings that makes sense. Contents: Thieves essential oil blend, 15 ml Thieves AromaBright™ Toothpaste Thieves Fresh Essence Plus™ Mouthwash 2 Thieves Household Cleaner 2 Thieves Foaming Hand Soap 2 Thieves Spray 2 Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, 1 oz. each Essential Oils magazine

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Premium Starter Bundle, $165

for international clients

The Premium Starter Bundle, International includes everything you need to jump-start your clean living journey at the best value. Contents: Dewdrop™ Ultrasonic Diffuser Power adapter Cedarwood essential oil, 5 ml Lavender essential oil, 5 ml Lemon essential oil, 5 ml Peppermint essential oil, 5 ml AromaEase™ essential oil blend, 5 ml Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend, 5 ml Deep Relief™ essential oil blend, 5 ml PanAway® essential oil blend, 5 ml Purification® essential oil blend, 5 ml R.C.™ essential oil blend, 5 ml Thieves® essential oil blend, 5 ml Valor® essential oil blend, 5 ml Thieves Mints 10 Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer Sachets, 0.1 oz. each* 2 NingXia Red® Singles 2 AromaGlide™ Roller Fitments Product Guide Essential Oils at a Glance brochure Essential Oils magazine

There are many starter bundles available, this is just a sampling.  To see all of your choices visit the full Young Living shop here.

Tools For Migraine Relief

It's so much easier when you have the right tools.

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Meditation Pillow

Create a space where you can drop everything and look inward.  Meditation pillows help with posture while sitting and can allow for longer and more comfortable stillness.

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Yoga Block & Strap

Exercise is important.  Having  the right tools is also important!  Research shows that yoga can improve migraine symptoms.  This block and strap set can help you get into poses more confidently and comfortably.

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Yoga Mat

No slipping.  No sliding.  Easy to clean!

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Muscle Massage Gun

Deep tissue massage at your fingertips!

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NURSAL Dual Chanel EMS TENS Unit

Small electrical impulses delivered through electrodes work similar to a massage - relieving muscle tension or pain almost anywhere! 

Perfect travel companion.

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Acupressure Mat

The neck roll and mat combo is where it's at!  Relieve muscle tension and stress with just a short rest your portable acupressure mat.

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Hydration Reminder

Don't be a cactus, because... cactus are prickly.  

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Salt

On the go portions to keep your salt/potassium ratio in balance.

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LMNT

Electrolyte hydration drink mix.  Developed by Robb Wolf (his book is featured below!)

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Sleep Mask

I don't travel anywhere without a sleep mask.  Blocking out artificial light keeps your sleep hormones balanced, helps you fall asleep, and leads to better REM sleep.

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Mouth Strips

Yes, they make actual strips so you don't have to use packing tape to get a good night of sleep.  Breathing through our mouth versus our nose can contribute to poor sleep, dry mouth, high blood pressure, migraines and more.

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Blue Light Blockers

High energy blue light - it reduces melatonin production, and digital contrast making it harder for your eyes to focus.  These glasses host a special “deep amber orange” lens significantly increases digital contrast, making it easier for your eyes to focus & relax, blocking 99.9% of FL-41 targeted 480-520 nm blue light, and filter out 99.9% of blue light in the “Melatonin Suppression Zone” (280-510 nm)

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Migraine Relief Ice Cap

Ice can provide migraine pain relief, but holding that ice pack on your head sometimes takes more energy than you have!  Check out this alternative - an ice cap that can be work just over your temples, or like a mask covering your entire face with cool. 

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WeatherX Pressure Filtering Ear Plugs

Stop a migraine triggered by changes in the weather!  Inside the silicone is a ceramic inner filter that slows down the shift in barometric pressure which can trigger migraine pain

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Essential Oil Diffuser

So many reasons to diffuse oils.  During meditation.  To relax at bedtime.  To destress during a hectic day. 

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Weather Station

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Happy Light

We can't always stand in the sun.  Light therapy lamps can provide similar benefits - including improvements to mood and sleep.

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Himalayan Salt Lamp

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Squatty Potty

Castor Oil Packs

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Aculief

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Cupping Set

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Air Purifier

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Hydroflask

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Überlube

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Dry Brushing

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Sonorest Sleep Tones

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Dr Bob's Oil

featured on our 2022 Summit

In The Kitchen

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Just For Fun

Laughter is the best medicine.

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Farkle Flip

Similar to the classic Farkle dice game - but with cards.  This is a family favorite when we are camping - because literally everyone can play.   The rules are simple - and the play is just competitive enough to stay stress-free!

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Monikers

If you want a night full of laughs - this is the place to start!  Monikers is party game with a simple goal - get your team to say the word on your card!  Played in three rounds (say anything, one word, and charades).  We play Monikers with friends, with family, in the camper, around the fire - just about anywhere you can gather a group of people!

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The Werewolves

of Millers' Hollow

Each player is secretly assigned a role: Werewolf, Townsfolk, Sheriff, Hunter, Witch, Little Girl, Fortune Teller.... At night, the Werewolves secretly choose a Villager to kill. During the day, the Villager who was slain is revealed and is out of the game. The remaining Villagers then vote on a player they suspect is a Werewolf, helped (or hindered) by the clues the special characters add to the general deliberation. The chosen player is taken to the gallows, reveals his/her role and is out of the game. 

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Quirkle

Mix, match, score and win!  

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Rummikub

Similar to the card game Rummy, but with tiles.  Players can get rather creative, rearranging the entire board to play one tile!

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Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride Europe is a multi country train adventure game in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities through Europe! 

Health & Beauty Items

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Books

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Danielle Walker Celebrations

When you eliminate food groups, sometimes there is an apprehension surrounding parties, holidays, and events where pressure to follow food traditions can get in the way of your journey (birthday cake, anyone?)

Danielle Walker has dedicated an entire cookbook to cooking for these very events - birthdays, showers, cookouts - even Thanksgiving dinner!

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Danielle Walker's Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple

This book takes away all the guesswork surrounding meal planning.  Enjoy 8 weeks of grocery shopping lists, and recipes for dinner and ways to use the leftovers. 

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Danielle Walker's Eat What You Love

125 comfort food recipes that stay will keep you on your path to migraine freedom,  removing migraine triggers without sacrificing flavor.  As always, complete with meal plans and grocery lists - this book includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks!

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Ever wonder what to put in your air fryer, other than processed foods out of the frozen section?

The Clean Eating Air Fryer Cookbook includes healthy recipes that feature real-food ingredients.

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Eating vegetables when they are in season provides meals that are fresher and more nutritious.  Also, crops picked at their peak of ripeness are better tasting!  This magazine is organized by season, to help you get the most out of shopping local farmers markets.

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If sugar is your elimination group - this magazine is a must have!  A complete guide to changing your relationship with sugar - including 4 weeks of sugar-free shopping lists and meal plans.  These recipes are so great you won't even miss the sugar!

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What if the low-salt ideology is wrong? 

Dr. James DiNicolantonio has reviewed 500+  publications to unravel the impact of salt on blood pressure and heart disease. He’s reached a startling conclusion: The vast majority of us don’t need to watch our salt intake. In fact, for most of us, more salt would be advantageous to our nutrition—especially for those of us on the keto diet, as keto depletes this important mineral from our bodies. t

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Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is an epidemic & nearly 10% of children are thought to have fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these & other, critical health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifies the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and weight loss; and provides the perspective necessary to make informed decisions about sugar as individuals and as a society.

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Most popular diet programs [by men, for men] can make it harder for women to feel healthy; they work against not with a woman’s delicate hormonal system.

 Dr. Sara Gottfried has spent her career demystifying hormones and helping patients improve their health more broadly with personalized medicine. In Women, Food, and Hormones, Dr. Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can feel better.  This book offers hormonal detoxification combined with a ketogenic diet that is tailor-made for women, coupled with an intermittent fasting protocol and over 50 delicious and filling recipes!

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If you struggle with digestive issues, including  “leaky gut syndrome,” this is a must read.  Dr. Axe explains the hidden causes and widespread effects of leaky gut syndrome and offers a 5 step program to heal the gut and restore health.

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Robb Wolf, Wired to Eat offers an eating program designed to rewire your appetite and help you finally determine the optimal foods for your migraine freedom.  Starting with Wolf’s 30-Day Reset to help you restore your body's blood sugar levels, repair your appetite, and reverse insulin resistance. 

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Your bodies histamine response can be an inducer of migraine.  Dr. Becky Campbell has created a 4-phase program to heal your body when it is not processing histamine correctly by addressing the root cause, caring for your liver, and eventually how to safely reintroduce the very foods that were causing a histamine response.

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The latest book from Dr. Mark Hyman, Young Forever asks us to reimagine our biology, health, and the process of aging. Uncovering the secrets to longevity, he explores the biological hallmarks of aging, their causes, & their consequences... THEN he shows us how we can all hMB overcome them with simple strategies.

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Dr. Mark Hyman will change they way you think about food, and likely the way you eat as he covers one of the greatest food frustrations.  Explaining how our food and agriculture policies are corrupted by greed and lobbies that drive our largest global crises: the obesity epidemic and food-related chronic disease, climate change, violence, poverty, educational achievement gaps, and more.
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Another great ready by Dr. Hyman, he takes a look at every food group and explains what we've gotten wrong, illustrating which foods nurture our health and which pose a threat, by breaking down the science of the food we eat.  

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There is a lot of talk in this book surrounding burning fat and losing weight, but more importantly Dr. Mark Hyman uncovers strategies for reducing insulin levels and  inflammation; reprogram your metabolism; healing your digestive system, and controlling stress - concepts important to both weight loss and migraine freedom.

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Mentioned in the February 23rd Mindfulness Call by Cheryl, Biofeedback is the process of training your body to control its involuntary actions, such as breathing and heart rate. Minor changes to these actions can significantly improve physical and emotional well- being

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Why do we complain? What do we think we gain from complaining?  How destructive is complaining to our lives, and how we can get others around us to stop complaining? Find out how forming the simple habit of not complaining can transform your health, relationships, career and life.

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A personal space to inspire happiness in your life.  Gratitude can bring happiness, counteract depression, and boost your health.  This journal is the perfect place to start to bring positivity, happiness, and joy into your daily life.

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Why are Danes the happiest people in the world?  Hygge―pronounced Hoo-ga―is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."

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Recommended by a FFMM member!  

 

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Untie yourself from your ego.  Harness your inner energy.  Expand beyond yourself.

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What & when we eat can make the difference between feeling anxious, or staying calm and in control.  Most of us don’t realize how much diet influences our mood, thoughts, & feelings.

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Life is demanding - and are constantly let to believe we can do it all.   But, we cannot.  And we should not try.  Randi shows us how we can have it all (work, sleep, fitness, family, friends) just not ever day.

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Norwex

When someone introduced me to Norwex I was initially skeptical.  For years I thought I was not cleaning well if I couldn't detect a harsh chemical smell while cleaning.  I thought I had to have a different cleaning product for each area of my home to ensure I was removing germs and dust.  I decided the only way I was going to find out if Norwex worked was to put it to the test.  I was so thrilled when I realized Norwex products were easy to use, cleaned my home better than the products I was using and cost me less money overall.  I also could clean my home much faster and found it was easier too! My house is now cleaning chemical free and I feel so much better.

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Some of my favorite Norwex products:

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Cleaning Paste

Replaces:  Comet, Soft Scrub, Barkeeper's

A replacement for harsh scrubs full of chemicals - Norwex Cleaning Paste has scrubbing power you can count on—tough on stains, dirt, grease and grime, but free of toxic chemicals that can harm skin and the environment. Use indoors and out on everything from furniture to floors, cars to campers. This is also love that’s going to last. One cost-effective little tin contains enough paste for up to 4,000 uses.

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Mop Starter System

Replaces:  Harsh floor cleaners

Keeping your home a Safe Haven can be challenging, especially with the amount of pollution, pesticides, dirt and debris you track in from outside. Rather than coat your floors with even more harmful chemicals, use this eco-friendly microfiber mop system to harness the power of static electricity and water to get them sparkling clean! 

The Superior Mop Starter System includes:

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EnviroCloth

Replaces:  Clorox/Llysol wipes, spray cleaner

Talk about a multitasker! These hardworking microfiber marvels use water alone to remove up to 99% of bacteria from just about any home surface. Just dampen and wipe—you may never need chemical-packed cleaning products or wasteful paper towels again. Plus, the power of BacLock technology goes to work to self-purify within 24 hours. Everyone gets a greener, cleaner bill of health—you, your family, your home, even Mother Earth.

  • Super-absorbent to hold 7x times its weight in water.
  • Exclusive micro silver antibacterial agent inhibits odor caused by bacteria, mold, and mildew—which means it’s ready to use again and again.
  • Makes quick work of everyday messes—use wet, dry or damp depending on the task.
  • Woven from dense, super-fine fibers that attract dirt—and suck up germs and bacteria—thanks to their magnetic charge.

Not already a member?  Hear what FFMM members are saying

"It has been a totally unexpected side effect! [before working with Debbie] I was very anxious generally, having waves of panic. On a scale from 1-10, (10 being high anxiety) most days my anxiety was an 8 or 9. I used to panic about going out of the house, or I'd pace about inside feeling caged! 

I'd panic at work, feeling like I couldn't escape. I'd panic in social situations, in the car, constantly feeling on edge. I was struggling to get through my day, I was overwhelmed. Not coping well at all. 

Since starting The Freedom From Migraines Method all of that is GONE! Now my anxiety level is usually a 2 or less. It is SO good to be without that! I have moments now, but that's all they are. 

Now I can manage my workday with only the external stresses of the work, not my internal chaos of anxiety. So even if I have a migraine, I don’t suffer that anxious feeling any more.

Still having some migraines but the last one disappeared at 24 hours instead of 72. Big progress for me."

Anna S. - Suffolk, United Kingdom

"I can NOT believe I’m able to post this... AND... I’m actually telling the whole truth (not one I wished for). Due to what I’ve learned in The Freedom From Migraines Method, yesterday I was able to make choices & prioritize myself in a way that allowed me to go from a level 5 migraine... that was heading right up the scale.... all the way down to NO MIGRAINE AT ALL! 

Using the strategies I learned in The Freedom From Migraines Method, instead of resorting to my old ways of taking medication that barely touched the pain…

I chose to:

*Make sure I was hydrated (go water)!

*Eat clean, simple proteins & greens! (Yay JERF-just eat real food!)

*I used my essential oils (yay for Panaway & peppermint)!

*I went for a gentle, medium-length walk in the fall outdoors (yay gentle movement)!

*I took an online yoga class focused on restorative & immune boosting poses (yay for yoga)!

AND (with a little reshuffling) I still managed to help support my 1st grader complete most of (at least the most important ones) her work & attend her All Virtual Day sessions at home.

Before this program, a migraine-like this would have had me in bed for at least a day if not longer. Hallelujah! It is possible!!! So hang in there & keep going! It’s soooo worth it!!

Thank you Debbie! Migraine-free wishes to all!"

“I have suffered from migraines since I was a teenager and have spent a fortune trying to figure out how to stop my pain and get my life back.

I saw neurologists, endocrinologists, and even went to a specialist pain clinic in London.

I have only just finished week one of the programme and feel better already. For 40 years I have suffered migraines, and this week I have not had a single headache!!  

I have had some pain in my neck and shoulders but unlike in the past, I haven’t needed to take any medication and the pain has not developed into full-blown migraines which has been fantastic.

Seeing these results after just one week makes me excited about week 2 and the rest of the programme.”

Caron D. - Warwickshire, United Kingdom

There is nothing better than getting your wife back!

“I saw my wife’s first migraine about 3 months into our relationship. We have been together for over 16 years and each year they became more problematic. Due to her migraines, life has been unpredictable, difficult, a learning curve, and full of worry!

I felt so awful and useless seeing her in pain and struggling with anxiety. I am an engineer and used to solving things, plus I'm a volunteer firefighter used to fixing things and making things better and I couldn't do anything. I felt so helpless and just wanted to take the pain away for her but couldn't.

We often had to change plans due to her migraines-which I never minded- but it did mean I sometimes had to take over when the children were younger and had lots of activities planned. I often went to events on my own rather than us going together because Anna was in pain. 

One year we had a wonderful 10-day break planned in the Florida keys which she ended up having a migraine for 7 days of it. We didn't go out as much as we had hoped and planned. 

Some nights I would go out for takeaway rather than cook in the house and create smells that would make her nausea worse and I often would put my deodorant on in the car at work as the smell would be too much even if I used it in a different room in the house.

Most of our days were Quiet! The children and I knew to keep noise, light, and smell to a minimum. We would just get on and get things done quietly so that she wouldn't worry about what she 'should' be doing.

Since enrolling in The Freedom From Migraines Method Anna’s anxiety is much reduced, she is more relaxed and definitely sleeping better. She has one migraine a month now which is a 2/3 reduction in frequency and she has confidence in managing that one while she works to end them altogether. 

Our diet has been changed slightly but, I am happy to eat this way as it is better for me too. 

It’s great that we don't have to check our stock of painkillers regularly as she doesn't use them very often now and we can leave the house with just her “Migraine 911 kit” and feel happy that we can manage any early signs.

Once lockdown is over I look forward to accepting more social invitations without being tentative about them-having to cancel last minute as she's unwell and we will enjoy our weekly ballroom dancing lessons again. 

It is just lovely to have my wife back and not feel so helpless and sorry for her so often.

If any spouse is wondering if they should support their loved one into joining The Freedom From Migraines Method...Just do it, try it, there is nothing better than getting your wife back!”

Harry S. - Suffolk, United Kingdom

“For 38 years, I have searched out alternative therapies and treatments as a sole cure for migraines. 

All of them helped dull some of the symptoms in the moment but the painful migraines came back and sometimes for 3-4 days at a time. 

I have tried homeopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture, Bowen technique, kinesiology, the Curable App, elimination diets, as well as appointments at the migraine clinic in London. 

I felt optimistic when I came across the Women’s Migraine group and hoped to discover some drug free alternatives and insights into the management of my migraine.

Freedom From Migraines Method [group] has helped me move into an optimistic space to want to change. I feel enabled and that this really might work!

Whenever I watch one of Debbie's videos in the group, I feel supported and encouraged to go get a glass of water/ go for a walk / get to bed on time!

AND this week I realised that I have not had a migraine for three weeks.  I am menopausal and was suffering from at least one migraine a week before then.  

I am so excited to keep going and to feel more and more healthy and migraine free.”

Alison S. - East Sussex, United Kingdom

“Exercise and being outdoors is important to me. I live in Colorado and my husband and I love to hike, ski and ride bikes. 

Over time migraines took that pleasure away from me.  If I rode my bike strenuously in the morning, I would be floored with a 4-day migraine.  I wanted to be fit again and not afraid of working out or unable to work out because of a migraine, 

Since I joined Debbie’s program and started to pay attention to the foods I am eating and what I am drinking,  I’m feeling rather great!  

I did a couple of rides without killer migraines and feel that the "method" is working even though I haven’t completed the program yet.”

Brigitte R. - Boulder, Colorado USA

“I'm getting ready to move so did some painting yesterday.  The spot was difficult to reach plus was in direct sunlight causing the light to shine in my eyes which usually triggers a migraine. On top of that, I didn’t sleep well last night (another trigger for me) so expected to be a mess today. 

Just a little while ago it occurred to me that I haven't had a lot of head pain or head pressure today!!!  This is a huge win for me since I have woken with head pressure every day for as long as I can remember.” 

Lisa M. - Pennsylvania USA

“I was having 2-3 migraines a week. I’d spend hours in a dark room curled up in bed, with an icepack on my head, diffusing essential oils, trying to not vomit. 

I tried every holistic approach I could think of-supplements, acupuncture, exercise, sleep, water, essential oils... but nothing made the migraines stop. I was tired of wasting time trying to figure out how to end my migraines then not succeeding.

Now I am able to "set myself up" for pain-free days or, at the very least, able to manage and lower my migraine pain so I can be fully engaged in my life. If I can do that in the wake of a pandemic, I can do anything!  

I have discovered a newfound ability & courage to prioritize myself (again)! I am truly grateful and amazed.’’ 

Erinne S. - Rochester, New York USA

 

From walking on eggshells to hearing my wife laugh again

It was upsetting to see Caron in so much pain so regularly and not be able to do anything to help. I felt completely helpless at times.

When Caron was really suffering, she had less enthusiasm, less energy to join in family activities, withdrew from us, and seemed unhappy a lot of the time.

I had to take days off work when the kids were little or come home early to do the school pick up. I also spent a lot of time playing with them or taking them out by myself at the weekend when Caron was struggling.

Caron understandably was far less tolerant and patient due to her pain. I felt like I was often walking on eggshells, never quite sure what to say or do. It put a huge strain on our relationship and was frustrating for the family as a whole. It was incredibly upsetting and I felt completely helpless.  

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